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May 20, 2011 · Cessna 150M · N68844
Greenville, KY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N68844
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA313
The pilot reported that during takeoff, he observed the passenger seatbelt wedged in the right side door and dangling outside the airplane. As he reached to open the door to move the seatbelt inside the cabin, the airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff after becoming airborne, he saw that the passenger seatbelt was wedged in the right side door and dangling outside the airplane. As he reached to open the door to move the seatbelt inside the cabin, the airplane impacted the runway resulting in substantial damage to the tail section.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 CDT
Nearest AirportMuhlenberg County Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN68844
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC